Drop in percentile

DH (dear husband) and I brought LO (little one) to the doc today because he’s got a cold. He weighed in at 12 lbs 13 oz and he’ll be 3 months tomorrow. He dropped from I believe the 34th or 32nd percentile to the 22nd. I know I’m likely just being paranoid but I’ve already had the inlaws making comments on his weight so I can’t help but worry. The doctor didn’t say anything or seem concerned at all...anyone else’s LO’s dropping in percentile?

Did your pediatrician mention something? They usually focus on the overall curve. My first was 51st, 2nd, 7th, 11th, 18th, 12th, 10th and now 12th again if we are just looking at weight. Overall he’s been in the 40s for most of his childhood when all three percentages are combined.
The percentiles should not be causing concern. They are a comparison of how your baby stacks up globally. That’s it. My son’s height has never dropped below the 88th and his head has always been in the 50s.

My current baby is 11th for weight and is a healthy little nugget. Tell your in laws to can it. He’s adorable and healthy. That’s all that matters. Babies aren’t all chunky. Most of them are not.

Did your pediatrician mention something? They usually focus on the overall cu...

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09/06/2018

Did your pediatrician mention something? They usually focus on the overall curve. My first was 51st, 2nd, 7th, 11th, 18th, 12th, 10th and now 12th again if we are just looking at weight. Overall he’s been in the 40s for most of his childhood when all three percentages are combined.
The percentiles should not be causing concern. They are a comparison of how your baby stacks up globally. That’s it. My son’s height has never dropped below the 88th and his head has always been in the 50s.
My current baby is 11th for weight and is a healthy little nugget. Tell your in laws to can it. He’s adorable and healthy. That’s all that matters. Babies aren’t all chunky. Most of them are not.

Did your pediatrician mention something? They usually focus on the overall cu...

Posted
09/06/2018

Did your pediatrician mention something? They usually focus on the overall curve. My first was 51st, 2nd, 7th, 11th, 18th, 12th, 10th and now 12th again if we are just looking at weight. Overall he’s been in the 40s for most of his childhood when all three percentages are combined.
The percentiles should not be causing concern. They are a comparison of how your baby stacks up globally. That’s it. My son’s height has never dropped below the 88th and his head has always been in the 50s.
My current baby is 11th for weight and is a healthy little nugget. Tell your in laws to can it. He’s adorable and healthy. That’s all that matters. Babies aren’t all chunky. Most of them are not.

When my first was in the 2nd I cried. I was certain I was starving him. He was so thin. Not a roll on him. You could see his ribs. I started supplementing but he still remained quite thin. Here he is at 3yr and still a tall, lanky string bean. He has a freakin’ six pack and you can see his ribs. It’s ridiculous. He wears 18mth around the waist but 4T in height... so basically nothing fits correctly. He’s always sagging. 😂

You’re concerned because you love your baby. That’s normal. You’re a good mama.

When my first was in the 2nd I cried. I was certain I was starving him. He wa...

Posted
09/06/2018

When my first was in the 2nd I cried. I was certain I was starving him. He was so thin. Not a roll on him. You could see his ribs. I started supplementing but he still remained quite thin. Here he is at 3yr and still a tall, lanky string bean. He has a freakin’ six pack and you can see his ribs. It’s ridiculous. He wears 18mth around the waist but 4T in height... so basically nothing fits correctly. He’s always sagging. 😂

You’re concerned because you love your baby. That’s normal. You’re a good mama.

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